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Israel Plans Big Assault If Truce Talks Fail"There is a widely held view in the Israeli army and security circles that the only way to stop terrorist and other attacks on Israelis is to occupy the Palestinian areas where the attackers live and operate -- though even that provides no guarantee, officials acknowledge."

Palestinian militants are attacking Israel because, among other things, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip make them feel powerless. So the solution is a stronger occupation?